Utility Worker

Central Hudson; Poughkeepsie (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with strong company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Central Hudson is seeking a Utility Worker to perform and assist with manual labor across our service territory. This feeder role supports positions such as line technicians and electricians and offers a clear pathway to higher classifications.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to lift heavy materials, and pass a pre-employment physical and drug test. A valid driver’s license is required, with Class A CDL obtained if not already held.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to lift and handle heavy materials and follow instructions.
• Able to work with little supervision and perform simple clerical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license; Class A CDL preferred (must obtain if not present).
• Technical schooling or related electrical/mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with manual labor in operating districts.
• Handle materials, tools and equipment; load/unload trucks.
• Drive cars and trucks; cut grass, brush, ice and snow.
• Perform sweeping, cleaning, raking, digging, trenching and lifting.
• Operate equipment as needed by higher classified employees.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Little supervision

Driver's license

CDL (Class A)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical schooling (preferred)

Class A CDL (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
• Life and Travel Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Utility Worker?

Utility Workers perform and assist with manual labor work in any of our operating districts throughout the Central Hudson service territory. The Utility Worker position is an individual contributor role and is considered a feeder position for our various union positions such as power line technician, gas mechanic, electrician, etc.

What does a Utility Worker do?

Under general supervision and as assigned, assists employees of all classifications in the performance of their work and performs manual and laboring work such as but not limited to:

• Handling material, tools and equipment
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Driving cars and trucks
• Cutting grass and brush
• Cutting ice and shoveling snow
• Sweeping and cleaning
• Raking racks, scraping paint, digging, trenching, backfilling, shoveling, lifting, carrying, flagging, traffic control, etc.
• Operating equipment not specifically limited to operation by higher classified employees

What does it take be a Utility Worker?

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalency degree
• Must be able to lift and handle heavy materials, follow instructions and work with little supervision
• Must be fit as evidenced by pre‑employment physical and drug test
• Must be able to do simple clerical work
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful candidates not in possession of a Class A CDL must obtain one upon employment

Preferred:

• Technical schooling and/or related electrical or mechanical experience
• Class A CDL

Applications will be accepted until November 6, 2026.

All incumbents start at the same pay rate per the collective bargaining agreement.

Pay Rate: $32.17 to $33.87 / hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy‑related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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